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Aerial inspections continue to show improved practice
NewsDespite heavy rain over the last week, the second aerial compliance inspection undertaken yesterday has shown positive signs of improved practice.
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Job and biodiversity wins for Southland
NewsEnvironment Southland is setting its sights on enhancing biodiversity in Southland and contributing to the region’s post COVID-19 economic recovery, thanks to $4.5million of Government funding.
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Environment Court releases second interim plan decision
NewsA second interim decision on the proposed Southland Water and Land Plan has been received from the Environment Court.
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Aerial inspection follow-ups
NewsSeven landowners will be contacted by staff from Environment Southland for follow-up, as a result of this year’s first aerial compliance inspection.
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COVID-19 recovery Annual Plan approved
NewsEnvironment Southland approved its Annual Plan 2020-21 at today’s Council meeting.
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Council reduces expenditure
NewsEnvironment Southland is striving to make considerable savings on its expenditure for the Annual Plan 2020-2021 ahead of its adoption next week.
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Eel deaths investigated
NewsA number of dead eels have been found in the Waihopai River.
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Joint air quality project
NewsA network of air quality sensors has been installed across Invercargill as part of a joint project between Environment Southland and NIWA.
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Aerial flights show positive improvements
NewsThis week’s aerial compliance inspections saw positive improvements in winter grazing practices.
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Council wants to see big improvements in winter grazing practice
NewsEnvironment Southland begins its winter grazing aerial compliance inspections tomorrow (16/06, weather permitting) with the first of several flights across Southland this winter.
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Statement from deputy chairman Lloyd McCallum
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$3.5 million drop in income forecast
NewsEnvironment Southland is forecasting a drop in income of around $3.5 million in the coming 2020-21 financial year due to the impact of COVID-19 on tourism and income from investments.
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Government's Action for Healthy Waterways statement
NewsStatement from chairman Nicol Horrell on the Government's Action for Healthy Waterways
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Don’t spread freshwater pests this hunting season
NewsWith the hunting season opening this Saturday 23rd May, we're reminding duck shooters to do their bit to avoid spreading damaging freshwater pests.
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New bylaw protects Southland’s stop bank network
NewsThe revised Southland Flood Control Management Bylaw has been adopted by Council.
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Investing in Southland's future
NewsEnvironment Southland has applied for funding to upgrade the region’s essential flood protection infrastructure.
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Solution for Southland farmers' winter consents
NewsA solution has been found for Southland farmers who may require a new wintering consent, or variation, this year.
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Make a difference to air quality this winter
NewsSouthlanders are being urged to do their bit to improve the region’s air quality.
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COVID-19: Important council services continue
NewsWe have a number of services that remain a priority in this lock down period.
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Office to remain closed
NewsEnvironment Southland has closed its office in response to the government’s guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.